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University Park vs Richardson

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University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
76
B · Good

University Park or Richardson?

University Park scores 97 and Richardson scores 76 on the Realust Score (out of 100). University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, commute and growth. Richardson comes out ahead on market and affordability. The median home is $439K in Richardson and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score University ParkRichardson
Prosperity 100 74
Schools 82 80
Safety 77 73
Lifestyle 89 86
Market 72 81
Affordability 30 75
Commute 82 73
Growth 69 66
What's comingUniversity ParkRichardson
Projects on the way112
Under construction17
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
All University Park projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingUniversity ParkRichardson
Median Home Price$2,472,652$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$683$224
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$370,000
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio93.9%96.1%
% Single Family78%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)—$3,965
Rent Yoy Change—0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds4.53.6
Avg HOA Fee$372$246
% With HOA9.8%28.5%
% With Pool22%25.5%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19851979
Avg Baths5.32.8
Avg Baths Full4.32.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.8%9.5%
% With Garage80.5%86%
% New Construction19.5%6%
% Price Reduced4.9%22.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.5%8%
% Contingent7.3%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$388,818$15,876
% Single Story7.3%53%
% With Fireplace90.2%72.5%
% With Central Air85.4%78%
% Waterfront2.4%1%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$162,631
Avg Home Age4147
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$224
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$1,752
Inventory Active106238
Inventory Total129334
Inventory Pending2396
% Under Contract17.8%28.7%
New Listings Monthly2088
Inventory Change (month)2.8%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)8.6%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume1259
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,672
Rent 5yr Change—25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,341
Momentum 20206153
Momentum 20215859
Momentum 20226162
Momentum 20237562
Momentum 20247865
Momentum 20259363
Momentum (1 yr)15-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)46.419.7
EconomyUniversity ParkRichardson
Median Household Income$250,001$98,111
Avg Household Income$407,253$131,546
Per Capita Income$113,291$51,863
% Income Under $25K5.4%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K4%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%29.6%
Poverty Rate4.7%9.7%
Unemployment Rate3.6%5%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%1.4%
Jobs Score7.36.7
SchoolsUniversity ParkRichardson
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating6.25.6
State Ranking Percentile67.2260.25
# Elementary Schools136
# Middle Schools18
# High Schools14
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:113.9:1
Graduation Rate99.1%91.5%
Niche Schools Score8.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%39.3%
Dropout Rate0%8%
Graduating Class Size5512,619
SafetyUniversity ParkRichardson
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B
Safety Score32.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkRichardson
# Movie Theaters118
# Libraries3316
# Museums2910
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score8.78
Health Fitness Score8.78
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score87.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores54—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkRichardson
Avg Commute Time17 min24 min
% Drive Alone66.5%63.4%
% Carpool1.6%6.6%
% Public Transit0.5%2.4%
% Work From Home21.4%23.2%
Transit Score3732
Walkability Score5745
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5952
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min23 min
Distance Love Field4 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations14156
EV Level2 Ports352156
EV Dc Fast Ports6553
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max8282
Walk % Walkable6143
Walk Score Points1940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkRichardson
Population25,155118,731
Population Density6,818.74,156.9
Population Growth 5yr0.5%2%
Median Age29.433.9
% Under 1828.9%20.2%
% Age 18–2419.6%13.8%
% Age 25–345.8%18%
% Age 35–449.7%12.9%
% Age 45–5415.8%12.1%
% Age 55–6411.6%10%
% Age 65+8.6%13%
Avg Household Size3.122.48
% Family Households85.6%61%
% Homeownership83.2%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%57%
% Graduate Degree44%23.6%
% White82.8%53.3%
% Black1.2%11.8%
% Asian5.7%16.2%
% South Asian0.6%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%18.3%
% Native American0.3%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races8.9%12.6%
% Other Race1%5.7%
% Foreign Born7.3%22.4%
% Moved Last Year14.2%21%
% Renters16.8%49.3%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr85.8%79%
% From Out Of State2.9%2.4%
% From Different County2.7%7.2%
% From Abroad0.7%1%
% Families With Kids49.6%27.9%
% Married Couples75.4%46.2%
% Single Parent6.1%5.7%
% Living Alone10.1%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.7%
% With Broadband99.1%94.9%
% With Computer100%98.8%
% Male49.6%48.1%
% Female50.4%51.9%
Total Households6,96445,818